The latest information and resources for hospital and health system leaders related to telehealth and virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Special Communications
Below are links to AHA resources developed in response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). For all coronavirus resources and news updates, visit our COVID-19 page.
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A webinar resource “Renown Health’s Approach to Keeping the Community Safe, Communicating on COVID-19.
SHSMD members play an integral role in effectively communicating information while providing leadership during a crisis.
In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) March 22 published additional information focused on mitigating disruptions to or shortages in the v
AHA urges the Department of Labor to accurately define “health care provider” when promulgating regulations implementing key sections of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and clarify how this policy will be operationalized, including how it interacts with state law
In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today it is granting a range of data reporting exceptions and extensions across its quality reporting and value-based payment programs for hospitals, post-acute care facilities and clinicians.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has introduced the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, (CARES/ S. 3548). This bill is the third large-scale congressional effort in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
A Special Message for Health Care HR and Operational Leaders: It is imperative that we consider thinking differently about certain policies, procedures and guidelines. Under no circumstances should we change policies that are critical to keeping staff, patients and communities safe. Here are some areas we should review in light of current circumstances.
America’s hospitals, health systems, physicians and nurses urge you to immediately use the DPA to increase the domestic production of medical supplies and equipment that hospitals, health systems, physicians, nurses and all front line providers so desperately need. As COVID-‐19 continues to spread throughout the country, these supplies are urgently needed to care for our patients and communities.
Negative Pressure Room Guidelines: Learn about the importance of temporary negative pressure patient rooms and how to achieve it in your facility.
AHA, others urge President to immediately use Defense Production Act to increase domestic production of medical supplies. The AHA, American Medical Association and American Nurses
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell yesterday introduced the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, (S. 3548). The bill, also known as an economic stimulus package, is the third large-scale congressional effort in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
New - Participate in the AHA’s new digital community specifically for hospital and health system CEOs. In this digital forum, you will hear the latest updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and have the opportunity to share your questions and experiences with the AHA team and your colleagues from across the nation.
This podcast highlights issues such as: prospective board authorizations for emergency spending and policy modifications; logistics for emergency board meetings and decision making; how boards can support and equally importantly not be a burden to management; clarifying emergency authority between system and subsidiary boards; what boards and their members should NOT do; the need for deeper executive and board succession planning; and others.
AHA urges CMS to allow all hospitals to elect to receive periodic interim payments (PIP) or accelerated payments immediately, and with minimal administrative barriers.
As part of the federal response to COVID-19, Vice President Mike Pence
AHA urges the HHS Secretary, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator, the Acting IG and the Attorney General to temporarily suspend enforcement of both the Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute to enable hospitals to efficiently meet the demands of the public health crisis and compensate referring physicians and their family members.